Spot Bitcoin ETF: Analyst Says SEC Engaging Exchanges—Approval Coming?

The prospect of a spot Bitcoin ETF (exchange-traded fund) trading in the United States has been the major topic of discussion in the cryptocurrency space over the past few weeks. In the latest development, a Bloomberg analyst reported that the US Securities and Exchange Commission has been engaging with exchanges concerning the spot Bitcoin ETF […] дальше »

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Fidelity files for spot Ethereum ETF, trailing BlackRock’s lead by two days

Fidelity Investments has filed for a spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF), as seen in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Nov. 17. Cboe BZX submitted a 19b-4 filing describing a proposed rule change that would allow it to list and trade shares of Fidelity’s planned fund. дальше »

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Bitcoin Bounces Back Following Reports Of SEC Talks With Exchanges Over Spot ETFs As Approval Window Closes

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) bounced back after tumbling below $36,000 on Friday after news dropped that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has started engaging with cryptocurrency exchanges regarding myriad spot BTC exchange-traded fund applications. дальше »

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SEC extends decision period for Global X, Franklin Templeton spot Bitcoin ETFs

The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently announced that it will extend its decision-making period for two pending spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), according to separate filings made on Nov. дальше »

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SEC rumored to be instructing spot Bitcoin ETF applicants to incorporate cash creates

Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas reported on Nov. 17 that securities regulators are instructing spot Bitcoin ETF applicants to handle funds in a specific way. In a post on X, Balchunas wrote: “Hearing chatter [that the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Trading & Markets division] engaged [with] exchanges this week on spot bitcoin ETF 19b-4s, is advising […] The post SEC rumored to be instructing spot Bitcoin ETF applicants to incorporate cash creates appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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XRP Eyes Huge Incredible Run As Ripple’s Legal Chief Drops Bombshell On SEC Losing Legal Dispute

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Ethereum ETF Race: BlackRock Wants An Ether Spot ETF

BlackRock has joined the Ethereum Spot ETF race as the asset management company has officially applied to the US SEC and is currently waiting for approval.   BlackRock Files For An Ethereum Spot ETF Following its Spot Bitcoin ETF filing, BlackRock, an American investment company has taken the proactive step by filing an Ethereum Spot Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). дальше »

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BitGo CEO says SEC could reject Bitcoin ETF applications because of Coinbase

BitGo CEO Mike Belshe has expressed scepticism regarding the approval of spot Bitcoin ETF applications by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Belshe’s concerns centre on the integration of exchanges and custody services in the crypto industry. дальше »

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WisdomTree makes an amendment to spot Bitcoin ETF application

International ETF provider WisdomTree has submitted a revised Form S-1 for its Bitcoin ETF prospectus to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Nov. 16.  дальше »

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More Bitcoin ETF Rejections 'Quite Likely,' BitGo's Belshe Says

BitGo CEO Mike Belshe said it's "quite likely" the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will reject a series of spot bitcoin ETF applications despite industrywide optimism. дальше »

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Global securities regulators push for worldwide digital asset oversight with 18 new policy recommendations

The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has released the final report of its 18 policy recommendations for digital assets designed to bring uniformity and robust oversight. дальше »

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IOSCO publishes final policy recommendations for crypto & digital asset markets

The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has published the final policy recommendations for the cryptocurrency and digital asset industry today. The recommendations represent the initial step towards protecting digital investors and ensuring transparency in the crypto markets. дальше »

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Global securities body IOSCO unveils crypto regulatory framework proposals

The report from the International Organization of Securities Commissions provides a thorough explanation of regulatory expectations. дальше »

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Ripple’s Legal Battle: Attorney Claims Weaknesses in SEC’s Approach

Ripple‘s top lawyer and chief legal officer (CLO) Stuart Alderoty has recently criticized the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) chairman Gary Gensler, due to his resistant nature while comparing him to a fictional character from a 1990 classic. дальше »

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Global Standards Setter for Securities Regulation Publishes Crypto Markets Policy Recommendations

The recommendations are meant to help establish a global regulatory response to the risks posed by crypto asset service providers. дальше »

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GS Partners Accused of Metaverse Investment Fraud

U.S. states target GS Partners over alleged Web3 fraud, securities violations & unregistered token sales. High-profile endorsers complicate case. The post GS Partners Accused of Metaverse Investment Fraud appeared first on NFT News Today. дальше »

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Ethereum’s Big Moment: BlackRock Submits ETF Filing To US SEC

BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has officially lodged an Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) application with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This notable step marks BlackRock’s deeper foray into the burgeoning digital asset market. дальше »

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Texas, Alabama securities regulators allege fraud against GS Partners in multiple crypto schemes

Securities regulators in Texas and Alabama have accused a group of companies tied to a metaverse real estate project of fraudulently raising millions from investors. The Texas State Securities Board last week issued an emergency cease and desist order against GS Partners, Swiss Valorem Bank, and several related entities controlled by Josip Heit. дальше »

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SEC Delays Bitcoin And Ethereum ETFs, Here Are The Next Deadline Dates

The US SEC has requested an extension of its decision to approve or reject spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. Presently, candidates for both ETFs are on standby as they await a final decision in 2024.  SEC Extends ETF Review To 2024 The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed its approval for Spot […] дальше »

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Terraform Labs Urge Judge To End SEC’s Securities Fraud Lawsuit

Attorneys representing Terraform Labs and Do Kwon have filed a motion for summary judgment, arguing that the defendants didn’t do anything wrong and the judge overseeing the case should make a ruling without moving the case forward to a trial. дальше »

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Bitfinex Securities partners with Mikro Capital to pioneer tokenized bond

In an announcement shared with crypto.news on Nov. 15, Bitfinex Securities Ltd, the first global digital asset platform licensed and registered in the AIFC, has shared the news of its new tokenized bond, which has since gone live. дальше »

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BlackRock applies for spot Ethereum ETF

BlackRock has officially applied with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to create a spot Ethereum ETF. The Form S-1 filed with the SEC said that the iShares Ethereum Trust is intended to “broadly reflect the price performance of Ethereum.”… дальше »

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South Korea’s pension fund bought $20m in Coinbase shares

South Korea’s National Pension Service (NPS), holding the rank of the world’s third-largest pension fund by assets, purchased Coinbase shares worth about $20 million. According to the latest stock holding report submitted to the U. дальше »

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Ramaswamy Shares Crypto Plan, Making Him the Only GOP Candidate Who Has One

Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has a message for most of the employees at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) if he's elected to the White House: You're fired. And everybody still left at their desks would need to back off the crypto industry, according to the candidate's new policy strategy for U.S. digital assets. дальше »

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BlackRock files S-1 application for its spot Ethereum ETF

BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has filed an S-1 prospectus for its spot Ethereum ETF with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The filing made late Wednesday follows the asset manager giant’s registration of the iShares Ethereum Trust in Delaware last week. дальше »

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What did we learn from BlackRock’s Ethereum SEC S-1 filing today?

BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has filed its S-1 registration statement and prospectus with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the anticipated Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF). дальше »

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ETH Soars as BlackRock Files for Ethereum Spot ETF with SEC

BlackRock giant has filed application for Ethereum spot ETF with Securities and Exchange Commission directly дальше »

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Bitcoin Price Is Up Despite SEC Delay, Is The Spot ETF Decision Priced In Already?

On Wednesday, the Bitcoin price rallied toward $38,000 amid expectations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) finally approving the first Spot BTC ETF. The regulator would end up exercising its right to delay its decision further, something that has usually been bearish for the price. дальше »

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Bitcoin Price Soars To $38,000: 5 Major Reasons

The Bitcoin price has risen as high as $38,012 (on Binance), recording a marginally higher high. Here are the main reasons for the latest surge in BTC price. #1 Euphoria Over Potential ETF Approvals The crypto market has been electrified by the possibility of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approving several spot Bitcoin ETFs. дальше »

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SEC postpones Hashdex’s spot Bitcoin ETF application

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed a decision on Hashdex’s application to launch a spot Bitcoin ETF in the U.S. The regulator’s website says that the SEC also postponed its decision on Grayscale’s application to launch a futures ETF… дальше »

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SEC Delays Approval Decision on Hashdex Bitcoin ETF

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has pushed back the decision on Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) approval for Hashdex. This comes at a time when the crypto community is speculating over the several applications awaiting a decision on approval from the US SEC. дальше »

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SEC Delays Decision on HashDex Bitcoin Spot ETF Application, Grayscale Ether Futures Filing

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is delaying any decision on efforts by Hashdex and Grayscale to convert existing investment products into exchange-traded funds, according to a set of filings on Wednesday. дальше »

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President of Dynamic Securities Analytics delivers testimony on crypto crime at House Subcommittee Hearing

During the House Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Inclusion hearing held on Nov. 15, Alison Jimenez, an economist and president of Dynamic Securities Analytics, Inc., provided insights into the context of crypto crime, breaking down illicit activities in the realm of digital assets. дальше »

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SEC rakes in $5b in 2023 fiscal year claims

For fiscal year 2023, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed 784 enforcement actions and received $4.9 billion in penalties. дальше »

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Pro-XRP Lawyers Slam The SEC’s Annual Enforcement Report

The US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) annual enforcement report for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023, detailing the filing of 784 enforcement actions, orders for nearly $5 billion in financial remedies, and distribution of nearly $1 billion to harmed investors, has sparked a fervent response from the XRP community. дальше »

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Is Buying FTT Now A Once-In-A-Life Opportunity For FTX Believers?

FTT, the native token of the FTX ecosystem, rallied by 180% last week, emerging as one of the top performers. The rally, Kaiko, a blockchain analytics platform observes, was primarily due to comments by the stringent United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) leader that the FTX 2. дальше »

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SFC releases updated AML/CFT checklist for virtual asset service providers

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has introduced an updated Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Financing of Terrorism Self-Assessment Checklist, aimed at enhancing compliance in the evolving virtual asset sector. дальше »

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Binance and SEC negotiate confidentiality in landmark legal battle

In the latest chapter of the ongoing legal saga between the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Binance, a new joint motion for a protective order emerges, spotlighting the deepening complexities of this landmark case. дальше »

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Crypto Traders Turn To Altcoins As Bitcoin Loses Steam After Impressive Rally

The digital asset market has seen price spikes in recent weeks, with market leader Bitcoin (BTC) soaring to a 16-month high following speculations around a potential spot BTC Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) approval by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).  дальше »

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With Bitcoin Forming a Bullish Pennant, Is the $43,000 BTC Price Zone In Sight?

Bitcoin continues to be the talk of the town based on its current bullish run after months of stagnation, thanks to heightened optimism about the approval of spot BTC exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). дальше »

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Bithumb sets sights on 2025 South Korean IPO on KOSDAQ amid leadership overhaul

South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb is eyeing a listing on the Korean Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (KOSDAQ) via an Initial Public Offering (IPO) in 2025 as part of its expansion strategy, according to a local media report. дальше »

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Bithumb planning IPO on KOSDAQ, aims for top spot in Korean crypto market

Bithumb aims to be the first crypto-related company listed on KOSDAQ. Bithumb has selected Samsung Securities as the underwriter for its strategic move into traditional financial markets. Former Chairman Lee Jeong-hoon has made a comeback, boosting confidence as Bithumb seeks to rebuild trust. дальше »

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South Korea’s Bithumb Aims to Be Country’s First Crypto Exchange IPO

Bithumb, a South Korean crypto exchange, is planning an Initial Public Offering (IPO) for 2025, with Samsung Securities as its underwriter. This move aims to regain market dominance from Upbit and increase transparency. дальше »

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Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval Could Come This Week: Expert

Nate Geraci, President of the ETF Store and host of the ETF Prime podcast, has brought to light a critical juncture in the potential approval of spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). дальше »

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Ripple Vs. SEC: Here’s Why This Pro-XRP Attorney Believes A $770 Million Disgorgement Is Unlikely

The legal showdown between Ripple and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has had several twists and turns in the past few weeks. In the latest development, both parties filed a joint brief schedule for remedies discovery and briefing on Thursday, November 9. дальше »

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Pro-XRP Lawyer Foresees Significant Decrease in Ripple’s SEC Settlement Payout — Here’s Why

John Deaton, the founder of CryptoLaw, has suggested that Ripple may not be required to pay the speculated $770 million in disgorgement fees, which the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been seeking in the lawsuit against Ripple. дальше »

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SEC Gensler’s Remarks Fuel 150% FTX Token (FTT) Surge, Stirring Community Dissatisfaction

In a stunning turn of events, FTT, the native token of the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX, experienced a remarkable 150% surge Friday to tap $5.53 following comments made by U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairman Gary Gensler. дальше »

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Ripple Vs. SEC: Epic Battle Unfolds Over $770M Disgorgement Demand

In a recent interview with CNBC, Brad Garlinghouse addressed the ongoing legal battle between Ripple and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over the classification of XRP.   Garlinghouse highlighted three consecutive wins for Ripple in the legal proceedings, emphasizing that the first judgment on July 13 clearly stated that XRP is not a security. дальше »

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Bitwise Confusion: Asset Manager Clears Air Amid Namesake Startup’s SEC Scandal

Bitwise Asset Management, a prominent crypto index fund, has recently found itself needing to clarify that it has no ties to Bitwise Industries, a startup whose founders are now under charges by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). дальше »

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Ripple Vs. SEC: XRP Lawyer Reveals Strategic Edge Before Supreme Court

In the legal battle between Ripple and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), both parties submitted a schedule for discovery and briefing to Judge Torres yesterday. However, pro-XRP attorney Jeremy Hogan has pointed out another very interesting development via X. дальше »

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